Mother’s Day 2018: Special gifts for mother

Mother's Day, as the name suggests, is celebrated as a day of honouring mothers, motherhood and the influence of mothers in the society. While there are many special occasions for mothers and motherhood that are celebrated throughout the world-- the Greek cult to Cybele, Roman festival Hilaria, the Christian Mothering Sunday-- the true origin of Mother's Day was in the Unites States of America in the 20th century.
This special day of honouring mothers was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis at a church in West Virginia. Ann Reeves Jarvis was a peace activist who attended to wounded soldiers during the American Civil Wars and she also created Mother's Day Work Clubs to help women deal with health issues. Upon her death in 1905, her daughter Anna Javis not only continued her mother's charitable work but also started campaigning to recognize Mother's Day as a holiday in the U.S. Anna believed that a mother is "the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world". Finally, the 1911 Mother's Day was officially recognised as holiday in all U.S states. Over the years, this special day is marked and celebrated in many countries throughout the world on different dates in the months of March or May; in India Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May which falls on May 13 this year.
To help you make this Mother's Day a memorable one for you and your mother, we share some gifting ideas for the special woman in your life.
1. Perfumes
Fragrances have the power to uplift one's mood and so you can never go wrong with gifting them to your loved ones. From fruity, floral, woody, and spicy-- there are various perfume options available today. Pick a brand of perfume which your mom loves to use or has been eyeing for a while, and make this day special for her.
2. Book a stay-cation over the weekend
Being a mother is a 24x7 job with no official offs. On her special day, thank your mom for always being there for you by booking a stay-cation for her at a luxurious hotel over the weekend where she can relax and spend some quality time with the family.
3. A care package
Shower some TLC on your mom by gifting her a care package of her favourite bath and body brands on this Mother's Day. Remind her that it's okay to put herself before others at times and that self-care is important too.
4. An electric aromatherapy diffuser
If your mom is into aromatherapy, then there's nothing better than gifting her an electric aromatherapy diffuser along with a set of her favourite aromatherapy oils. Make sure to pick a diffuser which matches with the decor of her home.
5. Books
From classics, to young adult, to self-help, to travelogues-- you can never go wrong with gifting books to your near and dear ones. If your mom loves reading, then pick the latest book by her favourite author for her as a gift for Mother's Day. You can also take her out shopping to your local bookseller's store and spend some quality time bonding over books, literature and coffee together.
6. Jewellery
An elegant piece of jewellery in gold, silver or platinum will surely bring a smile on your mom's face. What's more, it's also a timeless gift which she'll remember for years to come.
7. A digital photo-frame
This Mother’s Day, gift your mom a digital photo-frame with a collection of all her pictures over the years. This gift will surely warm her heart.
8. A mix tape of her favourite songs
This old-style gift will be cherished by your mom. Select your mother's all-time favourite songs, both old and new, and create a mix tape just for her. She'll definitely like this gift.